Wishing you and yours a mindful holiday celebration.
Donna and the ATFA Appraisals team.
USPAP compliant appraisals of paintings, photography, prints and sculpture.
Conservation
Some Photography/Art Response and Recovery Resources
For collectors of photographs, whether individuals or institutions, there are several good resources on disaster recovery.
Smithsonian’s Cultural Rescue Initiative
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
*Field Guide to Emergency Response videos
CERF+ The Artists Safety Net video
As Hurricanes Descend, Top Conservators Set Up an Emergency Hotline—and App—to Rescue Waterlogged Art – Artnews 9/8/17
Clock is ticking to dry out and salvage flood-damaged possessions left in wake of Hurricane Harvey – Houston Chronicle 9/4/17
Collecting Photography: ArtCast at Authentic Contemporary Art
An “ArtCast” on Collecting Photography is found on the website of Authentic Contemporary Art, a Washington, D.C. based firm that specializes in exhibiting emerging contemporary artists and mentoring fine art collectors through gallery visits, workshops, and special events. The Collecting Photography “ArtCast” features photographer and former gallery manager, Camille Mosley-Palsey, owner of Pasley Place Photography, a full-service photography studio specializing in portraits, fine art photography, and exhibitions.
African Diaspora Photography 